Do i need a copy of windows to run parallel

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Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. You have a machine running Windows 10 with a parallel port? I just used a used an adapter cable from parallel to USB. My problem is a software driver that will work to recognize the drive. The zip drive worked fine with my old computer.

If it can't be done I will chuck the drive. I have a lot of disks with pictures I would like to retrieve. I have used it in the past to reinstall Windows on that machine. Since I registered my software with Microsoft, you seem to be saying that I will not be able to use it on my iMac, even though I am decommissioning my PC. And how much should I expect to pay? I would welcome you suggestions, including Mac compatible financial software. Hi Dave, the document about installing windows xp etc via parallels is fab, but how do you uninstall both windows xp and parallels should you need to to re-install for example Thanks.

The progress bar is still rotating, but not progressing, and the flash animations within the window are cycling repeatedly. When I try to close the program either by closing the window or forcing quit from the Dock, I get an error message that I cannot close the window until the upgrade is complete.

The program has been hanging for about 30 minutes now. What am I doing wrong? Thanks, Linda. Of all the reports on Parallels 5 on the web, some are blithering gibberish, but you are concise, clear, informative and to the point. I found mine on buy. I was told that I must have a copy of xp that already has service pack 2 is this true?

Thanks for your blog. Lots of good info here. Would love to purchase parallels and run windows, but your blog indicates xp mce will not work with parallels. I read online that xp mce single disc could be slipstreamed to sp3. I have this version of xp, have not yet attempted the slipstream.

My xp came with my Gateway PC. I have product key that came with it. If successful in slipstreaming, would I be able to use this disc in parallels or any other program. Paint Shop Pro 7 is the only reason I am going to run Windows, I have tested pse 8,acorn,photoline, etc to no avail, all found lacking. Alternate suggestions appreciated. I had a problem when installaing parallels on my new Mac Pro with setting up internet access.

On installing parallels I got totally confused and ended up stopping file sharing which enabled the Mac to be set up for airport. But I forgot the password I used in parallels and now cannot access the.

Sandy, I am guessing that the OS you bought was through Amazon but from a third-party fulfillment service, not Amazon itself. I have been trying to get someone to tell me what version of Windows XP to install on my Mac.

IF so, then what one should I buy? Now I know why I like Macs better. I have a question. Will this use up 1 of my licences? Can I use my XP disk and then download the updates? Do I need those updates on the Mac? Or, is there a way to put XP SP3 on flash drive and use that?

Any suggestions?? Hi my name is naseem rashid. I saw VMware Fusion. Iliked the software,but i have some question before buying the sofware. My question is that can i install WMware Fusion in windows xp so that it will convert into Mac os x system and can i run all mac application in windows xp with the help of WMware Fusion. Is there any other software which can convert windows xp windows 7 or window vista into mac and i can run all windows PC application on mac.

Please tell me all this things if yes so i will buy it and please tell the price also. Thank you. Good luck either way! Hi, Using Intel Mac with Parallels desktop. It says system into skrnl. If so, do need to uninstall it first? Thanks Steve. Good luck. I have been running Parallels Desktop 3. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Your email address will not be published.

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